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9 schools in Plainfield

Indiana · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Plainfield, Indiana total 9, collectively serving roughly 5,917 students (an average of about 657 per campus).

7-year change in Plainfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,917
+325 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
+2 (+29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 85%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
11%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brentwood Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05420
Central Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05549
Clarks Creek ElementaryElementaryKG-05544
Guilford ElementaryElementaryKG-05434
Little Quakers AcademyElementaryPK-PK210
Plainfield Community Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,378
Plainfield High SchoolHigh09-121,856
Pride AcademyCombinedKG-1212
Van Buren Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05514

About Plainfield

Across Plainfield, Indiana, 9 public schools enrolls about 5,917 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 657, higher than the state mean of about 549.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,917 students, climbed 6% from the 5,592 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Plainfield added 2 schools, going from 7 to 9. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 73% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Plainfield discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Plainfield, Indiana?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Plainfield, with a combined enrollment of about 5,917.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Plainfield?
Plainfield has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Plainfield?
Plainfield High School is the largest public school in Plainfield by enrollment, with approximately 1,856 students.
What school districts serve Plainfield?
Plainfield public schools are operated by Plainfield Community School Corp.
What grade levels do public schools in Plainfield cover?
Public schools in Plainfield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.